Little Galilee Pond Dam

TRIBUTARY OF KINNEY BROOK· Hampshire, Massachusetts· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Little Galilee Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 45.2% in MA)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDMA02649

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 16, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

GEORGE BRESNICK

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Galilee Pond Dam?

Little Galilee Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Little Galilee Pond Dam?

Little Galilee Pond Dam is owned by GEORGE BRESNICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Little Galilee Pond Dam?

Little Galilee Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Little Galilee Pond Dam?

Little Galilee Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Little Galilee Pond Dam last inspected?

Little Galilee Pond Dam was last inspected on June 16, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.